Student Positions

Applicant must be a current Carroll College student enrolled in at least 6 credits to be eligible to apply.

Department: YWCA

Mission: Our mission is to prevent homelessness, provide safe and supportive housing for women and children experiencing homelessness, and provide services that restore hope, self-sufficiency, and happy and healthy lives.  Together with YWCA USA and YWCAs across the country, we are dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.

Purpose of Job: The Office Assistant is responsible for assisting programs of the YWCA in accordance with established policies in a way that fosters the continuing health and viability of the YWCA of Helena.  Performance of duties reflects the value that all human beings will be treated with respect and dignity and approached with recognition of their individual importance.    

Duties and Responsibilities: 

Administration 

• Retrieves and returns telephone messages, provides information to callers and walk-ins. 

• Sorts and distributes mail to the appropriate Team Members and Residents. 

• Maintains office and files in an organized and confidential fashion.

• Tracks and orders for office supplies.

Resident Services

• Provides information in a patient and caring manner to callers and walk-ins regarding transitional housing programs. 

• Respects confidentiality at all times, at home, and in public.

• Adheres to strict boundaries and professional ethics. 

Volunteer Program 

• Helps maintain an agency culture that celebrates the contributions of volunteers.

• Maintains a constant awareness of the fluctuating volunteer needs of the various program areas.

• Documents volunteer needs, notifies potential volunteers of available jobs.

• Completes required documentation including YWCA database entry.

Community Engagement

• Greets donors with enthusiasm.

• Provides in-kind donors with receipts. 

• Assists with special events throughout the year. 

Core Program Work 

• All staff members must assist with core program work when volunteers are not available.

• Must be willing to take on program tasks, including light manual labor, when needed.

Other

• Other Duties as assigned.

Qualifications: This position is well-suited for a hands-on individual with broad-based experience in office management and the helping professions.

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Proficiency in MS Office and QuickBooks. 

• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills.

• Excellent customer service skills and telephone etiquette. 

• Commitment to working effectively with diverse individuals. 

• Positive attitude.

• Sense of humor.

• Skills in collaboration and teamwork

• Entrepreneurial with a self-led attitude

• Comfortable working in a small shop, hands-on work environment.

• Ability to remain flexible and adaptable in regard to work assignments.

• A commitment to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.

Employment Specifications: Work-Study Only.  Before applying, please contact Financial Aid if you are not positive you are eligible for work-study. 

Approximate Hours/Week: 10 hours per week 

Special Time/Schedule Requirements:  Monday thru Friday – Flexible depending on coverage needs.

Length of Employment: Academic Year

Wage Rate: $13.00/hour

To Apply Please Contact:  info@ywcahelena.org 

Applicant must be a current Carroll College student enrolled in at least 6 credits to be eligible to apply.

Department:  Intermountain 

Purpose of Job: The Rehabilitation Therapy Tech/Aide (Rehab Aide) provides support for Occupational Therapists (OT), Speech and Language Pathologists (SLP) and Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants (COTA) in Intermountain’ s Rehabilitation Therapy services.

Under the direction of the OT, SLP, or COTA, this role performs important responsibilities that support the Rehabilitation Therapy Services providers.

The Rehab Aide helps OT and SLP clients by preparing the treatment area, supporting the patient, caring for, cleaning and organizing the equipment, and materials. The Rehab Aide works closely and takes directions from OT and SLP providers, assisting during treatment sessions and other clinic duties as assigned.

The Rehab Aide must be able to build and maintain effective working relationships with Intermountain staff, children, and families.  This position doesn't supervise anyone and is supervised administratively and clinically by the Rehabilitation Services Supervisor.

The Rehab Aide assures that quality services are provided to clients and that the daily duties of the clinic are completed as required.

Duties and Responsibilities: Depending on the skills and interests of the successful applicant, the Accounting and Donor Database position will assist our full-time team members with a range of tasks including:

• Prepares therapy treatment rooms and treatment areas for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols.
• Potentially prepares assigned patients for OT or SLP therapy treatment by welcoming, escorting, and/or assisting patients into therapy treatment rooms and treatment areas. The Rehab Aide may interact in client treatment under the direction and at the discretion of the treating therapist.
• Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Provides for equipment and supplies by sterilizing and delivering equipment and supplies to treatment areas; positioning equipment for therapist access and patient treatment.
• Ensures operation of OT and SLP therapy equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements as directed by supervisor.
• Maintains OT and SLP supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level and communicating needed supplies. Responsible for the organization of such equipment.
• Assist OT and SLP providers with scoring of standardized assessment materials.
• Perform clerical tasks for completing projects assigned by providers including laminating, copying, and cutting.
• Potential to assist OT and SLP providers in organizing, planning and executing Field Day on Residential Campus.
• Serves and protects therapy practice by adhering to professional standards, Intermountain policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and COA standards.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities as determined by Supervisor; reading technical publications.
• Enhances occupational therapy services reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Ability to engage in medical teamwork with OT and SLP providers and patients and work cooperatively with a variety of agency staff.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with clients, their families, and individuals at all levels of organization.
• Knowledge of agency philosophy, values, and therapeutic approach to treating children and families.
• Ability to follow agency wide direction in regard to OT and SLP services.
• Knowledge of agency programs and services provided.
• Ability to gain knowledge of MT state laws and requirements and HIPAA.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to organize, manage and prioritize time and tasks, and identify problems and solutions in a collaborative manner.
• Capacity to deal with multiple demands on time while focusing on a variety of objectives, along with communication skills to interface with a variety of staff.
• Basic Computer skills, knowledge of Microsoft and ability to learn Electronic Medical Records is required.
• Ability to create a safe, effective environment for clients and families.

Qualifications:  The above knowledge, skills and abilities are typically acquired through an education equivalent to a high school diploma or GED. Preferred one year of experience working in a health care setting such as a CNA, care giver, rehab technician, etc. Other combinations of education and experience will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Must be 18 years of age and obtain a valid Montana Driver’s License.

Mandatory Training Requirements:  Every 2 Years by Date - CPR, First Aid (provided by Intermountain).

Annually - Emergency Preparedness; HIPAA/HITECH; Workplace Safety (provided by Intermountain).

Working Conditions: 

• Daily physical activities include walking, sitting, bending, stairs, and lifting up to 50 pounds and pushing or pulling 50 pounds.
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals and body fluids.
• Potential travel between two sites.

Employment Specifications:  Work-Study Only.  Before applying, please contact Financial Aid if you are not positive you are eligible for work-study.

Approximate Hours/Week:  8 to 10 hours per week

Special Time/Schedule Requirements:  Flexible -Monday through Friday 

Length of Employment:  Academic Year

Wage Rate:  $13.00/hour

To Apply please contact:  hr@intermountain.org  or 406-442-7920

Applicant must be a current Carroll College student enrolled in at least 6 credits to be eligible to apply.

Department:  Helena Food Share

Helena Food Share Mission:  Helena Food Share serves our neighbors in need by providing food in a respectful and dignified way and by working with others to eliminate hunger in the greater Helena area.

Purpose of Job: The Pantry Assistant works with program staff and volunteers to operate a free food pantry.  The Pantry Assistant must have a firm commitment to the organization’s mission and share our vision of creating a hunger free Community.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

Receive and Distribute Food

• Receives grocery rescue, walk-in donations, and food drive donations.

• Ensures that all incoming and outgoing food is properly weighed and recorded.

• Treats donors with respect and gratitude.

• Physically moves food into and out of the pantry.

Assist Pantry Customers

• Treats customers with respect, as if they were a paying customer in a store. 

• Helps customers have a successful and pleasant shopping experience. 

• Serves as the customer greeter or intake staff.

Assist Volunteers and Staff

• Stocking the pantry.

• Packaging and sorting food for distribution.

• Providing office support for all programs as directed.

Qualifications:

• Must have a firm commitment to the vision and mission of Helena Food Share.

• Must be organized and flexible.

• Must be able to function in an office and grocery store environment.

• Must develop good working relationships with a variety of people. 

• Must have superior communication and intrapersonal skills to effectively interact with and appreciate volunteers, customers, and the wider community.

• Must be able to push/pull/lift 60 pounds repeatedly.

• Experience in human service work, specifically working with people in crisis or poverty, is preferred.

Employment Specifications:  Work-Study Only.  Before applying, please contact Financial Aid if you are not positive you are eligible for work-study.

Approximate Hours/Week:  8 to 10 hours per week

Special Time/Schedule Requirements:  Flexible - between 9am and 6:30pm on Mondays and Fridays and between 9am and 4pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

Length of Employment:  Academic Year

Wage Rate:  $13.00/hour

To Apply please contact:  karas@helenafoodshare.org

Fill out a Carroll College Application for Student Employment.  Be clear and accurate about your available hours.  Give yourself plenty of time to get to and from work. Send the completed application to Kara Snyder, Operations Manager, karas@helenafoodshare.org. A resume is not required, but you may include one if you wish.

In the text of your application email, please answers these questions:

• Are you Federal Work Study Eligible?

• Why do you want to work for Helena Food Share?

Applicant must be a current Carroll College student enrolled in at least 6 credits to be eligible to apply.

Department: Girls Thrive

Purpose of Job: Girls Thrive (GT) is a local, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that is on a mission to inspire girls to empower themselves through a variety of physical activities and educational lessons designed to promote self-confidence, self-esteem, and positive body image. We provide seasonal programming throughout the year to girls in grade 4-12.

Through the Community Program, GT provides four sessions throughout the year to girls in grades 6-12 of all backgrounds, socioeconomic statuses, and abilities: eight-week Fall and Spring Sessions, a six-week Winter Session, and a two-day Summer Confidence Clinic. Mountain biking, running, and cross-training (indoor rock climbing, strength training, hiking, spinning, yoga, etc.) activities comprise the physical activity facet of the Fall and Spring Sessions, while snowshoeing/micro-spike hiking, cross-country skiing, swimming, and indoor rock climbing comprise the Winter Session. The physical activities provided during the Summer Confidence Clinic vary upon location of the clinic and what our partners can provide; however, this year they include: yoga, birding, fishing, and paddle boarding.

All GT Sessions include a plethora of educational topics pertinent to growing young women. Topics are taught by local professionals, who volunteer their time to educate the participants. Educational lessons vary each session, but generally include: body image, nutrition, mental/physical/emotional health, goal-setting, cultivating confidence, facing fears, leadership, and more.

GT also provides a School Program for girls in grades 4-5. The program was piloted last year in January – April and took place at three Title One elementary schools: Warren, Broadwater, and Bryant. The School Program is a condensed version of the Community Program and girls meet with coaches at the school facilities to eliminate transportation barriers to attending the program.

Participants in the School Program participate in physical activities like: yoga, relay races, and games, while also learning about pertinent topics such as: friendship, goal-setting, mental health, and nutrition.   

GT is searching for a Carroll College Work Study Student who is:

• Organized
• A good communicator
• Can represent GT well to the community
• A good problem solver
• Is well versed in social media
• Wants to work with youth
• A “willing to learn” attitude
• An independent worker 

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Social media presence – creating content and sharing GT activities
• Organizing coaches
• Assisting with coaching and encouraging girls to pursue activities
• Helping organize curriculum
• Helping to organize the School Program in January 2025

Qualifications: Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with parents, children and staff.  Must be at least 18 years old and have no criminal history.  You will be required to pass a background check.

Employment Specifications: Work-Study Only.  Before applying, please contact Financial Aid if you are not positive you are eligible for work-study. 

Approximate Hours/Week: 10 hours per week 

Special Time/Schedule Requirements:  Flexible

Length of Employment: Academic Year

Wage Rate: $13.00/hour

To Apply Please Contact:  Blair Haseman at blair@girlsthrive.com  

Applicant must be a current Carroll College student enrolled in at least 6 credits to be eligible to apply.

Department:  Facilities Services

Duties and Responsibilities: Assist Facilities Services personnel by helping to maintain the buildings by working with the facilities staff or alone, performing different tasks associated with the field of maintenance, such as carpentry, plumbing, painting, furniture moving and deliveries. 

Qualifications:  Must be responsible and dependable.  Must be able to work with minimum supervision.

Employment Specifications:  Work-Study preferred, but not required. 

Approximate Hours/Week:  10 – 15 hours per week 

Special Time/Schedule Requirements:  Flexible - between 8am and 5pm, Monday through Friday.

Length of Employment:  Academic Year

Wage Rate:  $12.50/hour

To Apply Please Contact:  Dan Byrd, Director of Facilities Services - dbyrd@carroll.edu or call 406-447-4449.

Applicant must be a current Carroll College student enrolled in at least 6 credits to be eligible to apply.

Department: Lewis & Clark Humane Society

Purpose of Job: Assists in assuring all animals in the shelter’s guardianship are comfortable and treated with care and compassion. Above all else, practicing the humane treatment of animals. This position reports to the Animal Care Manager and Director of Operations.   

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Clean and sanitize indoor and outdoor kennels, cat cages, and other animal cages as assigned.
• Provide adequate food, water, and care to the animals in the assigned areas.
• Assist with the daily washing of dog and cat bedding.
• Assist with the sweeping and mopping in the Main Building or Stray Pet Center.
• Observe and report any illnesses, or potential behavioral problems to the Animal Welfare Assistant or Director of Operations.
• Assist with medication of animals as supervised by the Animal Welfare Assistant, Animal Care Manager, or Director of Operations.
• Notify supervisor of any feeding or supply needs.
• Restock food, cat litterbins, paper towels, and cleaning solution after cleaning each day.
• Use equipment properly, reporting any malfunctions to the Animal Care Manager or Director of Operations.
• Provide guidance to volunteers while in the shelter.
• Provide a friendly helpful atmosphere for those visiting the shelter.
• Assist with general maintenance around the shelter as needed.
• Comply with all policies and procedures as outlined in the most current Procedures /Employee Manual.
• Work in harmony with other employees and assist in keeping all areas of the shelter neat and clean.
• Assist with the Cremation and Ash Recovery process (paw prints, ash processing, etc.).
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Animal experience, especially with dogs and cats, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, ability to bend, stoop, squat, and occasionally work on hands and knees for cleaning, ability to work under extreme noise levels and patience to work with difficult or aggressive animals.

Employment Specifications: Work-Study Only.  Before applying, please contact Financial Aid if you are not positive you are eligible for work-study. 

Approximate Hours/Week: 10 hours per week 

Special Time/Schedule Requirements:  Flexible

Length of Employment: Academic Year

Wage Rate: $13.00/hour

To Apply Please Contact: Kat Martineau at kmartineau@lchsmontana.org 

Applicant must be a current Carroll College student enrolled in at least 6 credits to be eligible to apply.

Department:  Montana Free Press (MTFP)

Purpose of Job: Montana Free Press (MTFP) is seeking a dedicated intern to primarily support our Business team including audience, marketing and development positions with occasional support for our Editorial team. This role offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in nonprofit newsroom operations and development activities.

Montana Free Press is a mission-driven organization. As such, we align our work with our mission. During the first few weeks of time at MTFP, employees will set goals with their manager that promote professional growth while advancing MTFP's mission. We follow up on these goals regularly in one-on-ones. Around the employee's 6 month anniversary, employees meet with their supervisor to formally follow up on the goals

set. After the initial 6 month review, employees participate in a formal review once every 12 months. MTFP's performance management process is an opportunity for us to align employees' personal growth with the growth of the organization. We acknowledge this is a two-way relationship and look forward to what we will accomplish together.

This internship is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the behind-the-scenes operations essential to running a nonprofit news organization. The role will support various aspects of business and development, contributing directly to our mission of providing free, high-quality journalism.  MTFP is committed to newsroom equity and to providing market-competitive salaries and benefits. MTFP is a safe and inclusive workplace for people of all backgrounds and walks of life. We strongly encourage you to apply if you are from an underrepresented group. Some candidates may see a long list of job requirements and feel discouraged because they don’t match every single bullet point — we ask you to please consider applying anyway. We don’t believe in a “perfect” candidate. If this is a role you’ll be excited to work in every day, you want to be a part of our mission, and you will be relentless about pushing boundaries to succeed, we want to talk to you.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Support for Membership Management: Assist the Membership Manager with donor and reader management tasks, including updates to donation records, providing technical support, and addressing other emergent needs to ensure a smooth and responsive donor experience.

• Reader Engagement: Manage the production and mailing of thank you postcards for electronic donations under $200, and maintain and update our CRM database for accuracy.

•  Story Republication and Appearance Tracking: Utilize the Montana News Tracker to update and maintain records of MTFP stories republished by other outlets, 

• Circulation Tracking Project: Complete the ongoing project to track circulation statistics for major Montana newspapers, involving detailed research and data entry.

• Merch Order Fulfillment: Handle the logistics of order fulfillment in our merchandise store, including packaging, labeling, and shipping MTFP merchandise according to specific guidelines.

• Editorial Assistance: Provide support for the Editorial team on various projects, including conducting research, aiding in project coordination, and maintaining accurate tracking of ongoing editorial initiatives.

Qualifications: 

• Currently enrolled in a business or marketing program.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks efficiently  our community
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace; experience with CRM systems such as Salesforce is a plus.
• Interest in journalism, media, and nonprofit work.

Employment Specifications:  Work-Study Only.  Before applying, please contact Financial Aid if you are not positive you are eligible for work-study.

Approximate Hours/Week:  8 to 10 hours per week

Special Time/Schedule Requirements:  Flexible

Length of Employment:  Academic Year

Wage Rate:  $13/hour

To Apply please contact:  Kristin Cordignley at kcordingley@montanafreepress.org.  Please send your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your interest and qualifications.

Applicant must be a current Carroll College student enrolled in at least 6 credits to be eligible to apply.

Department: Helena School District

Duties and Responsibilities: Assist instructional personnel in general daily classroom activities.  Supervise students at recess, lunch and outside play. Responsible to represent the school building and district in a most positive way to students, staff, parents, and the school community.

Supervises students before and after school, during lunch period and during recess.  Assists in small group pupil instruction and provides limited instructional assistance to individual students at teachers’ request.  Assists teacher in maintaining discipline and other functions.  Assists with set up of classroom and prepares materials for specialized instructional units.  Assists teacher with attendance and related clerical functions.  Assists in assembling/hanging materials on bulletin boards and keeping displays current.  Operates standard school equipment such as laminator, copier, audiovisual, etc.  Assist with loading and unloading of students on the buses.  May escort children to and from various rooms.  May assist students with hygiene at primary grade levels. Other duties as assigned.

Must occasionally lift, move and/or push up to 40 lb. with or without a reasonable accommodation. 

Qualifications: One to three-months related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience as determined by the District. 

Employment Specifications: Work-Study Only.  Before applying, please contact Financial Aid if you are not positive you are eligible for work-study. 

Approximate Hours/Week: 10 hours per week during school year 

Special Time/Schedule Requirements:  Monday – Friday, between 8:30 am to 3:00 pm

Length of Employment: Academic Year

Wage Rate: $14.15/hour

Supervisor:  School Principal

To Apply Please Contact: Keri Mizell, Director of Human Resources, Helena Public Schools, kmizell@helenaschools.org or (406) 324-2014

Applicant must be a current Carroll College student enrolled in at least 6 credits to be eligible to apply.

Department: Helena School District – School Aged Child Care program

Duties and Responsibilities: Assist school aged child-care site manager in the overall operations of the daily program indoor and/or outdoor activities for afterschool childcare. Responsible to represent the school building and district in a most positive way to students, staff, parents, and the school community. 

You will circulate among children, redirecting individuals into positive play and by pointing out alternative activities.  This position interacts positively with parents and refers appropriate questions and concerns to site manager, including but not limited to: payment, scheduling and discipline questions. Will perform clerical and housekeeping duties as assigned including but not limited to: snack preparation and clean up, project preparation and clean up. Oversees the appropriate use and storage of equipment and materials as well as provides support in planned activities such as field trips, visiting resource persons, etc.  Responsible for maintaining a safe and orderly program environment.

Qualifications: The successful candidate should have the ability to successfully work with children K- 5.  Successful applicant must possess the ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation. 

Employment Specifications: Work-Study Only.  Before applying, please contact Financial Aid if you are not positive you are eligible for work-study. 

Approximate Hours/Week: 10 hours per week 

Special Time/Schedule Requirements: Monday 2pm – 6pm; Tuesday thru Friday 2:30pm - 6pm

Length of Employment: Academic Year

Wage Rate: $14.15/hour

To Apply Please Contact: Keri Mizell, Director of Human Resources, Helena Public Schools, kmizell@helenaschools.org or (406) 324-2010

Applicant must be a current Carroll College student enrolled in at least 6 credits to be eligible to apply.

Department: Helena School District

Duties and Responsibilities: Works under the supervision of instructional personnel and assists in the special education services students’ daily training programs. Responsible to represent the school building and district in a most positive way to students, staff, parents, and the school community.

Assists special services students with the learning materials and instructional exercises.  Understand and be aware of medical needs of students.  May assist special services students with hygiene and feeding.  Assist with behavior management programs and techniques.  Tutors special services students individually or in small groups to reinforce and follow-up learning activity.  May assist special services students on general education field trips. Assists special services students in student orientation.  Demonstrates an understanding of students' problems.  Assists with the development and maintenance of special education records. Assist in students Individual Education Plan (IEP) goals under the direction of instructional personnel.  Manage required forms and records.  Assist with loading and unloading of students on the buses. Assist with sanitation of room and equipment.  Assists instructional personnel in maintaining discipline and other functions. May escort children to and from various rooms.  Other duties as assigned.

Must regularly life, and/or move up to 40 lbs. and/r push or pull up to 100 lbs. such as students with our without a reasonable accommodation.

Qualifications: One to three-months related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience as determined by the District.  Experience working with severely disabled children is desired.

Employment Specifications: Work-Study Only.  Before applying, please contact Financial Aid if you are not positive you are eligible for work-study. 

Approximate Hours/Week: 10 hours per week during school year 

Special Time/Schedule Requirements:  Monday – Friday, between 8:30 am to 3:00 pm

Length of Employment: Academic Year

Wage Rate: $14.80/hour

Supervisor:  School Principal

To Apply Please Contact:  Keri Mizell, Director of Human Resources, Helena Public Schools, kmizell@helenaschools.org or (406) 324-2014

Applicant must be a current Carroll College student enrolled in at least 6 credits to be eligible to apply.

Department: Helena School District

Duties and Responsibilities: Assist students in becoming more fluent readers by helping students with: letter recognition; letter/sound correspondence; and decoding and encoding words. Duties would also include reading stories to students and listening to students read. Work would be on a one-to-one or small group basis.

Qualifications: Must be conscientious, friendly, well-adjusted individuals who like children and reading. 

Employment Specifications: Work-Study Only.  Before applying, please contact Financial Aid if you are not positive you are eligible for work-study. 

Approximate Hours/Week: 10 hours per week during school year 

Special Time/Schedule Requirements:  Monday – Friday, between 8:30 am to 3:00 pm

Length of Employment: Academic Year

Wage Rate: $13.00/hour

Supervisor:  School Principal

To Apply Please Contact:  Keri Mizell, Director of Human Resources, Helena Public Schools kmizell@helenaschools.org or (406) 324-2014

Applicant must be a current Carroll College student enrolled in at least 6 credits to be eligible to apply.

Department: Rocky Mountain Development Council Head Start

Purpose of Job: Head Start is an early childhood program that serves primarily low-income children and their families.  Head Start uses a comprehensive approach to child development, offering services in areas such as parent education and involvement, medical and dental health, social and emotional growth, cognitive development, gross and fine motor development and speech & language.   All Head Start services are available to eligible children, and special services are available to those children who need them.  The position as Community Service Work-Study Student Assistant is responsible for assisting with the direct delivery of services in Head Start classrooms.   

Duties and Responsibilities: Assist classroom staff in offering an array of developmentally appropriate services to preschool children enrolled in the Head Start program; assist staff in preparing and maintaining the classroom environment; assist with carrying out classroom curriculum and routine; assist in providing individualized services to children as specifically identified by the classroom teacher (e.g., speech/language, fine & gross motor, social and emotional development.)

Qualifications: Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with parents, children and staff.

Employment Specifications: Work-Study Only.  Before applying, please contact Financial Aid if you are not positive you are eligible for work-study. 

Approximate Hours/Week: 10 hours per week 

Special Time/Schedule Requirements:  Flexible

Length of Employment: Academic Year

Wage Rate: $13.00/hour

To Apply Please Contact:  Signe Ask (406) 437-8474 - sask@rmdc.net 

Applicant must be a current Carroll College student enrolled in at least 6 credits to be eligible to apply.

Department:  Communications Department

Duties and Responsibilities: Tasks included budget spreadsheet work (excel), office organizational work. You will help market our department: Bulletin board photos, outreach to interested students, return phone calls of interested students. 

Employment Specifications: Work-Study preferred, but not required.

Approximate Hours/Week: 10 hours per week

Special Time/Schedule Requirements: Flexible 

Length of Employment: Academic Year

Wage Rate: $12.00/hour

To Apply Please Contact: Brent Northup, bnorthup@carroll.edu or text at (406) 459-2371 - Email or text, and I’ll send a short application form – GPA, previous jobs, year, major, computer skills, meeting deadlines, dependability, newspaper experience, etc. You can indicate the highlights (20 words or less) of your life in your text expressing interest. Must be 100 percent reliable when unsupervised.

Applicant must be a current Carroll College student enrolled in at least 6 credits to be eligible to apply.

Department:  Prospector 

Duties and Responsibilities: Tasks includes managing the office of the Prospector, the campus newspaper – answering phones, returning e-mails, selling ads, assisting the newspaper staff at deadline time – and doing what it takes (take a photo? write a story?) to get the paper out on time. 

Employment Specifications: Work-Study preferred, but not required.

Approximate Hours/Week: 10 to 15 hours per week

Special Time/Schedule Requirements: Flexible 

Length of Employment: Academic Year

Wage Rate: $12.00/hour

To Apply Please Contact: Brent Northup, bnorthup@carroll.edu or text at (406) 459-2371 - Email or text, and I’ll send a short application form – GPA, previous jobs, year, major, computer skills, meeting deadlines, dependability, newspaper experience, etc. You can indicate the highlights (20 words or less) of your life in your text expressing interest. Must be 100 percent reliable when unsupervised.

Applicant must be a current Carroll College student enrolled in at least 6 credits to be eligible to apply.

Department: Sodexo

Jobs Available: 

• Marketing
• Concessions
• Catering
• Dining attendant/cashiers
• Dishwashers

Employment Specifications: Work-Study preferred, but not required. 

Approximate Hours/Week: depending on student school load- very flexible

Special Time/Schedule Requirements: some morning before classes start- afternoons, evenings and some weekends.

Length of Employment:  Academic Year

Wage Rate:  $13.00/hour

To Apply Please Contact:  Dayna Ford - Dayna.Ford@sodexo.com

Applicant must be a current Carroll College student enrolled in at least 6 credits to be eligible to apply.

Department:  United Way of the Lewis and Clark Area (UWLCA)

Purpose of Job:  At United Way we united resources, organizations, and people to transform our community for good.  The accounting and donor database work ensures UWLCA expends funds as donors intend and that pledges or specific nonprofits are always paid out accurately.

Duties and Responsibilities: Depending on the skills and interests of the successful applicant, the Accounting and Donor Database position will assist our full-time team members with a range of tasks including:

• Basic accounting tasks, deposits, spreadsheet tracking, creating reports
• Donor database management, information input, creating reports
• Use of QuickBooks online
• Use of Donor Perfect donor database
• Assist in streamlining accounting and reporting techniques
• Work with the accountant on the yearly audit
• Work on both UWLCA and State Employee Charitable Giving Campaign donation systems
• Work on Free Tax Help Program
• Special projects as assigned

Qualifications: 

• Commitment to advancing the common good in our community
• Personal investment in your own professional growth
• Communicates effectively on the phone, by email, in person, and in writing
• Willing to talk to donors and supporters, teaching people about UWLCA, our community impact programs, and our partner agencies
• Willing to be creative
• Able to take direction and follow detailed procedures
• Willing to work hard to get a job done

Employment Specifications:  Work-Study Only.  Before applying, please contact Financial Aid if you are not positive you are eligible for work-study.

Approximate Hours/Week:  8 to 10 hours per week

Special Time/Schedule Requirements:  Flexible - between 8am and 5pm, Monday through Friday 

Length of Employment:  Academic Year

Wage Rate:  $13/hour

To Apply please contact:  Emily McVey - Emily@unitedwaylca.org or 406-442-4360

Applicant must be a current Carroll College student enrolled in at least 6 credits to be eligible to apply.

Department:  United Way of the Lewis and Clark Area (UWLCA)

Purpose of Job:  At United Way we united resources, organizations, and people to transform our community for good.  The development and marketing work done at UWLCA helps ensure the community knows where to find valuable resources and helps gain supporters for UWLCA and our partner agencies.

Duties and Responsibilities: Depending on the skills and interests of the successful applicant, the Development and Marketing position will assist our full-time team members with a range of tasks including:

• Social media coordination – Facebook, Instagram, developing a TikTok presence.
• Assist with fundraising and marketing for Helena Inn – Permanent Supportive Housing project motel purchase.
• Prepare printed materials, letters, brochures, etc.
• Mailings and donor acknowledgements
• Point-in-Time local homelessness survey coordination
• Volunteer Helena – www.volunteerhelena.org promotion
• Montana 211 – website and hotline
• Community Christmas Sharing Coordination
• Public speaking opportunities for civic groups and local businesses
• Assist with events 
• Data management for federal and local employee charitable giving campaigns
• Special projects as assigned

Qualifications: 

• Commitment to advancing the common good in our community
• Personal investment in your own professional growth
• Communicates effectively on the phone, by email, in person, and in writing
• Willing to talk to donors and supporters, teaching people about UWLCA, our community impact programs, and our partner agencies
• Willing to be creative
• Able to take direction and follow detailed procedures
• Willing to work hard to get a job done

Employment Specifications:  Work-Study Only.  Before applying, please contact Financial Aid if you are not positive you are eligible for work-study.

Approximate Hours/Week:  8 to 10 hours per week

Special Time/Schedule Requirements:  Flexible - between 8 am and 5 pm, Monday through Friday with some weekend events.

Length of Employment:  Academic Year

Wage Rate:  $13/hour

To Apply Please Contact:  Emily McVey  - Emily@unitedwaylca.org or 406-442-4360

Applicant must be a current Carroll College student enrolled in at least 6 credits to be eligible to apply.

Department: Residential Life & Housing

Duties and Responsibilities: The role of Resident Assistant (RA) is both challenging and deeply rewarding. We are seeking leaders who want to challenge themselves, develop their own interpersonal and leadership skills, and who want to support the success of their communities and the people who live in them.

RA's are responsible for weekly community development, administrative duties, and upholding college policies, and should expect to contribute approximately 20 hours per week to the role.

RA's will receive compensation in the form of a stipend of $1,000 per semester ($200 per month), and a Housing Scholarship to cover 100% of housing costs.

Application are due by January 31, 2025.  This position will start in August 2025.

To Apply, Click Here:   https://www.carroll.edu/student-life/housing-dining/resident-assistants-ra

Contact Information: Syd Mammano - smammano@carroll.edu